Public safety in 2025: Rising to the challenges
America was struck by tragedy early in 2025. From natural disasters to mass casualty incidents — and even acts of terrorism — these events tested the resolve of our country…
Insights
Intersection of tech and safety: Firefighter wearables for cardiac events
On-duty firefighters die from sudden cardiac events at twice the rate of law enforcement officers and four times the rate of other emergency responders. Early detection can help save lives by catching…
Delma Noel-Pratt: Bipartisan reforms will strengthen first responder’s crisis response
This new FCC decision isn’t just about technology; it’s about making our community safer. As Chief of Police, I’ve witnessed firsthand the essential role that reliable communications play in keeping…
Looking Back at 2024: A Reporter’s Notebook
By James Careless 2024 was a busy time for FirstNet, and for this reporter at AllThingsFirstNet.com. I’ve covered many stories during the past 12 months. Here are some of the…
FirstNet: Investing in broadband coverage for tribal nations, rural areas
By Jasper Bruner, National Tribal Government Liaison, First Responder Network Authority At the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), we oversee the building, deployment, and operation of FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband…
Informed Opinion: Why FirstNet Should Be Reauthorized Permanently
By Chief John Cueto, Chief of Police-Retired for the Town of Duck, North Carolina On May 18, 2023, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher reintroduced a bill in the House of Representatives (her…
New wave of fire tech: Biometrics and wearables
Biometrics and wearables are ushering in a new wave of public safety technologies. These innovations have the potential to greatly improve the health and safety of firefighters — and get…
Transforming our nation’s public safety broadband network
In the fast-paced world of emergency response, effective communication can mean the difference between life and death. Many advances in communications technology have taken place over the years, and public…
FirstNet supports EMS at music festival
I attended the Electric Daisy Carnival music festival near Las Vegas, Nevada, to support EMS agencies using FirstNet. While there, I talked with Cody Snow, who is president of Prevent Medical…
Baltimore on broadband: Improving public safety with data-based technologies
As responders rushed to put out the fire and evacuate residents, incident commanders hurried to get communications back up and running. At the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, Chief Information Officer…
Inside the track: How tech will keep Las Vegas safe during Formula One Grand Prix
To mitigate “what-ifs,” O’Neal said there are working groups housed within Clark County’s Multi-Agency Coordination Center that manage a small aspect of the emergency response efforts for this event, and…
Public Safety Perseveres in the Face of Disasters from Coast to Coast
By Scott Agnew This National First Responders Day, we recognize the brave first responders who protect our communities. FirstNet®, Built with AT&T is proud to support the dedicated men and women who…
Vision 2024: Chief Malone Makes Sense of ‘Interdisciplinary, Inclusivity, and Interoperability’
By James Careless What is FirstNet all about, and how does it enable interdisciplinary, inclusivity, and interoperability in public safety? That’s a topic that headlined the 2024 Vision FirstNet Users…
T-Mobile employees will stage a walk-out to protest lower discounts for some customers
T-Mobile employees, specifically veterans and first responders, have decided to protest this change. According to a post on Reddit, a group of employees have asked the company to reverse the decision and…
Chief Lombardi at Vision 2024: FirstNet Made a Difference After Hurricane Helene
By James Careless Hurricane Milton’s assault on Florida was on the minds of attendees at the 2024 Vision FirstNet Users Summit (Vision 2024), even though the Public Safety Broadband Technology…